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DECEMBER 16, 2019

Now the company is launching a true crime podcast, to tap into another potentially high-growth market, on the iHeartMedia and Apple platforms. Solve began as a series developed within the mobile-focused entertainment studio, Vertical Networks. But it was far from the only studio to see money in mobile-first entertainment.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Los Angeles-based IMDbPro , the subsidiary of Amazon.com which offers up information to entertainment professionals--and which is linked to popular movie information site IMDb --says it has launched a brand new app for Android. According to IMDbPro, the new app allows its members to access its information on the go.

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MARCH 20, 2014

According to the startup, which is led by Todd Wagner, it has added such names as local tech entrepreneur Clark Laundry (SHIFT/TagWorld), Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein (The Weinstein Company), musician Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park), and news anchor Dan Rather to the advisory board. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 27, 2020

Ficto , a streaming service without a paywall offering interactive dramas, film adaptations, comedies, documentaries, talk shows, game shows, and news, is now live on iOS and Android.

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DECEMBER 3, 2012

News Corp has announced it will cease publication of its standalone publication of The Daily iPad app December 15, 2012 and embed its technology and staff into the The Post. 60 year old News Corporation today Monday Dec. 60 year old News Corporation today Monday Dec. Thompson reports January 1 2013.

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APRIL 25, 2011

Join us tonight live at 8pm PST from UCLA Korn Hall for Digital LA’s Branded Entertainment panel right here on TechZulu. They’ll discuss how content creators and brands work together to create, develop, and market digital branded entertainment. Matt McMahon, Fox Digital Entertainment, VP Mobile. jennipowell.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing engineer and PageWoo ’s CEO and co-Founder Jason Crilly about his side project, the new hacker news site for the Southern California tech community called Develop.la. s own hacker news, Develop.la First off, there are a few things about Jason you should know. Creating L.A.’s

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

What was the biggest news for you this year? At SGN we've seen steady revenue growth and we are a profitable company. We've also invented and patented a new technology called "MasterKey" that allows people to play our games natively on all relevant social and mobile platforms.

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APRIL 6, 2015

How do you combine the world of online and mobile apps with the world of community and political decisions and discourse? Editors use Buzzfeed and read the news, to find proposals and decisions, and use the news as a source. That means, in LA, that might be things about sports, or entertainment policy. What is AllSay?

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JULY 12, 2017

What you might not realize is that the adorable droid was the brain child of Sphero, a robotics and digital technology company and an alumni to the Disney Accelerator program. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.”

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JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. We spoke with Jennifer about what HitFix is looking to do, her own background, and how HitFix is different from the many celebrity gossip and news sites out there.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

The first contribution we have is from Josh Yguado , the co-founder, President, and COO of mobile games maker JamCity. What's was biggest news from you or your‏ firm this year? We are so excited to share that Jam City now has 6 mobile games in the Top 100 grossing charts - only 2 other game companies can claim that.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

What's was biggest news from you or your‏ firm this year? Lawrence Ng: Our biggest news was growing our global incubator, OnRamp. The introduction of KidGuard, new cell phone monitoring software that gives parents the ability to access their child's digital interactions, was a major accomplishment.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Here is one company I believe is doing best. News aggregating company Thoora gives you all your media news, social and traditional, in one place. After pulling in from all these sources Thoora categorizes them under 25 different sections that include video games, sports, mobile, technology, entertainment, etc.

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DECEMBER 26, 2017

Michael has been behind such companies as HelloSociety (acquired by New York Times), FameBit (acquired by Google) and Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever). What was the big news for your company this year? So far, we have launched a handful of blockchain companies and are looking forward to more partnerships in 2018.

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APRIL 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mail.com Media Corporation (MMC), which operates the Mail.com email service and portal, as well as its own network of content-focused web sites, said today that it has acquired BGR.com , a mobile/gadget review and news site. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Now you can experience that feeling again with Viddy, the mobile social video app. Some of the visual effects make for highly entertaining videos such as my recording from the beach. And you could share pictures with the world with filters making them look like they were from just about any camera ever made. million dollars.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? The biggest news was a complete, new launch of a new product, strategy and brand. For us, it was a big departure from social networking and a new commitment to social entertainment. Today, we're sharing the thoughts of Mike Jones , CEO of Myspace.

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MARCH 2, 2016

Vic Belonogoff: We are a digital publishing company. The people who we our content and videos in are essentially connected, mobile, have their phone with them all the time. The reason why, was one of our angel investors was a big news and political junky, and he was also the biggest angel in Opposing Views.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

What's the biggest news from you or your‏ firm this year? In 2016, our Santa Monica office more than doubled market share of early-stage companies. Though we bank companies large and small around the globe, here in L.A. Though we bank companies large and small around the globe, here in L.A.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? My interests are eclectic and range from SpaceX and innovations in aerospace, transportation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, to esports, the future of work, and the future of entertainment. I'm fascinated by the creator economy on Twitch, Youtube, and new streaming platforms.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

We caught up with Rachel recently to hear more about the company. What''s the story behind the company? I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I also lead our media and entertainment vertical practice. What is FEM? My other cofounder has a Ph.D.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

It means the “ torso TV ” consumption patterns will be more important than the head or the long tail for the next era of media companies. You should only worry about this if you’re a large, traditional media company with fat margins. It made national news. Maker was contacted by every major news outlet.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

Curtis is the former publisher of the Robb Report, which he sold back in 2015, and has a long history of operating media companies that have published such titles as Home Office Computing, Home Theater, Mobile Computing, Worth, and many others. Talk about what CurtCo is working on? It ends up being good for both. That is amazing.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? It has to be the momentum of many of our companies including a bunch of exits. Because we are early stage we really feel the years it takes to get these companies into momentum, but we had quite a few large M&A and an IPO. I am focused on two. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

The news of Steve Job’s passing has exploded across the internet with tribute videos, old video viewings, and news blasts in the form of tweets, posts, and updates at an all time high. 10,000 tweets per second following news of his death on Wednesday night. Apple made the first mass-market color digital camera in 1994.

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MARCH 27, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill. 15mm in Series A.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Kids can strap on their mini Iron Man “repulsor sleeve” and open their mobile app to learn their mission. Dreamed up by a team of technologists, Imagineers and storytellers from across The Walt Disney Company, Playmation is the culmination of extensive research into the world of play.

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JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Will also report on local tech events in their respected area.

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JULY 26, 2013

Squabbler, a video engagement platform for web and mobile publishers has launched new features and the next generation of its video engagement platform in a move that will power engagement for sports, entertainment and news publishers a like. Customized content. Watch video metrics, track performance.

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JULY 6, 2009

As part of our interview with local companies and executives, we always like to talk with interesting local companies. We're also delivering our information to mobile devices, through widgets, and mobile.surfline.com, a popular version of our site which is available through the mobile web. Jonno Wells: It's a huge area.

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MAY 5, 2014

One of our suite mates, the company that we’re specifically talking about today though, caught my eye. The driven company and useful device proved to be a Shark Tank favorite -receiving funding from all five Sharks and was featured on the recent news special “SHARK TANK: SWIMMING WITH SHARKS” on ABC.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

It requires multiple tabs to go and watch a video and if you want to go on to YouTube and watch something else, watch the latest sports clip from ESPN, or get the latest news on CNN, there is not an easy way to get to those channels as easily as people should.”. Mobile has been increasing the amount of information we get.

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DECEMBER 17, 2011

For those who are unfamiliar with other alternatives, enter PaymentOne, an interesting Silicon Valley-based company we met at this year’s Pepcom’s Mobile Focus Event. If you hadn’t guessed it, P1 is a digital payment processing company, but they do things a little differently.

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